The Big Givers
The sermon for Sunday, October 22 will look at the ways in which we are generous givers. It is a Sunday in which we are celebrating the Outreach Ministry of our church. We will take some time sharing all the programs our church is involved in making a difference in the lives of people in our area, and around the world.
The reach of our church is wide. We are a congregation that realized we cannot be satisfied with our own comfort when there are people suffer.
What have you done for someone else that made a big difference to you as well as to them?
When did reaching out beyond yourself become transformative?
Some people believe that our thinking leads to our action. What we believe and what we hold as a value directs our behavior.
Another way to look at this is that sometimes our actions lead to new thinking. We learn more about Christian compassion than when we reach out than when we read about it in a book.
Sunday, we will consider the ways in which our faith and our action come together in outreach ministry.
If you have thoughts to share publically, please leave a comment with this post. For personal thoughts (intended only for me) write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net
I look forward to your ideas
Charles, one of the “themes” in my life now is “Show up and participate” since many people come, disengaged and don’t participate. The difference between mediocrity and excellence is small, and those who participate benefit by giving what they have (Loaves and fishes feed the multitude!) See you soon, good luck. My transformative thoughts come through the personal knowledge that my experience has made me who I am (to date) and lets me move in the direction I want to become. This is the essence of living life, participation.
It is truly a pleasure to see how others have taken over portions of the ministry of the church.
Rob Bean & Bill Henderson have taken Mens Ministry to
another level of helping provide the men of our congregation with an avenue to become involve. It is with a great sense of grace that makes me feel fullfillled to see others giving of there time and talents to our church family.
This is very dear to my heart. This ministry continues to grow and help the church grow and truly become a strong force in our community and world.
Regards, John